Tinker Frontlines: Meet Tom Trello

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Tom Trello, assistant chief of operations for the Tinker Fire Department, has served as a firefighter for 34 years.

Originally from Springfield, Illinois, Trello enjoys golfing, fishing and just enjoying life altogether.

His main job is overseeing the day-to-day operations of the five main sections of the fire department and claims that the camaraderie, brotherhood and overall adrenaline rush are his favorite parts of his job.

Through the coronavirus pandemic, the Tinker Fire Department has remained committed to high-quality emergency services and protection of the Tinker community. They have practiced safe social distancing and put procedures in place to decontaminate their equipment and vehicles.